Electrical Engineering Manager

Austal USA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to oversee Department Goals for a specific project, prepare design calculations and drawing development, and progress all department work. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7+ years of design and/or construction experience, excellent written and oral communication skills, and thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems.

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of design and/or construction experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
• Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
• Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
• Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
• Electrical/Controls Engineer: Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 10 years of equivalent marine design experience
• Thorough knowledge of power distribution and lighting systems
• Thorough knowledge of automation, control and communication systems
• Strong working knowledge of IEEE and NEC
• Experienced in the construction of high-speed aluminum vessels preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of large modular construction methods preferred
• Experienced in design and construction of US Navy vessel preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of shock design preferred